Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of timeless tunes everyone will want to sing together
The many classic songs born from “Okaasan to Issho” have become precious memories for parents and children.
From bright and cheerful tunes to heartwarming, gentle melodies and energetic songs, a wide variety of favorites enrich children’s hearts.
Here, we’ll introduce popular songs you can enjoy with your child.
From nostalgic pieces often sung in nursery schools and kindergartens to the latest hits everyone’s talking about, this collection is full of music that makes family time even more fun.
Find your favorite song and enjoy a joyful moment filled with smiles!
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Get pumped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classics everyone wants to sing together (41–50)
Bean Squad Bibin-BiinYuichiro Hanada, Atsuko Ono
The October 2017 song “Omame Sentai Bibinbiin.” Since they’re beans, it’s “bean,” of course.
From the title alone it sounds fun, and when you listen, it definitely lives up to expectations—a delightful song.
The singing big brother and big sister, along with the exercise big brother and big sister, become a superhero squad—the Bean Sentai—and sing and dance joyfully.
It’s a track that both adults and children can enjoy together.
Get hyped with popular songs from “Okaasan to Issho”! A collection of classic tunes everyone wants to sing together (51–60)
Our SongDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani
This song carries a lovely message: no matter when, singing can lift your spirits and make you happy.
Lots of adults love karaoke, too, right? In other words, singing can change your mood.
And that’s true for children as well.
That might be why there are so many singing segments on “Okaasan to Issho” (With Mother).
Let’s enjoy a fun time together by singing along with the show—songs about food, brushing teeth, bedtime, and more!
Norimaki Pera Pari OndoYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
The lively, festival-style song Norimaki Pera Pari Ondo, which bursts with summer festival vibes, appeared in July 2022 as the “Song of the Month” on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics are by Tomomi Fujimo, and the music is by veteran composer Yasuo Kosugi, who has created numerous songs for E-Tele.
Centered on the theme of norimaki (seaweed-wrapped rolls), its catchy “pera-to pari-to” rhythm sticks in your head, and the dazzling production and characters leave a strong impression.
Yuichiro Onii-san appears as Noriko, and Maya Onee-san as Makiko, making this an irresistibly addictive tune that naturally makes you crave norimaki just by watching!
One step, two steps, a walkYuichiro Hanada, Atsuko Ono
It’s a very catchy song that sings, “Go outside, take a walk, and find what you love!” The rhythm is perfect for a walking pace, and the bright, uplifting lyrics are great.
It makes you want to hum along while taking a stroll.
This is a bit of an aside, but the track aired as the song of April 2021 and became a hot topic online at the time.
The songwriting credit was listed as Edamame-ns, and rumors spread that it might be an alias of the music group GReeeeN, based on the style, melody, and overall feel of the lyrics.
Dango Three BrothersKentaro Hayami, Ayumi Shigemori
A nostalgic song for moms’ and dads’ generation, Dango San Kyodai.
It’s a very unique tune about three close-knit brothers, sung to a tango rhythm.
It was the January 1999 song, performed at the time by big brother Kentaro Hayami and big sister Ayumi Shigemori.
There are many popular songs from Okaasan to Issho, but this one was such a huge hit that it briefly became a social phenomenon.
The lyrics, which sing about the three brothers’ personalities, daily lives, and feelings, are easy to remember, and I think kids today can enjoy singing it, too.
The next time you have skewered dango, why not give it a sing?
Carrot Engine RocketYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
“Carrot Engine Rocket” is a song with a delightful concept: imagining carrots as engines for a rocket blasting into space.
It first aired on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” in October 1961.
The lyrics were written by Keisuke Yamakawa, and the music was composed by Hachidai Nakamura.
With its strong sense of rhythm and friendly, catchy melody, the song brought children a world of dreams and adventure.
It has been immensely popular with kids since its original broadcast and continues to be loved over many years.
Donsukapanpan Cheer SquadDaisuke Yokoyama / Takumi Mitani
This song was created as the January 2009 song and is one of the most popular numbers on “Okaasan to Issho.” The lyrics are uplifting and cheerful, so if your child says, “I’ll sing it to cheer you up, Mom/Dad—please listen!” you might be so happy you end up in tears.
There’s choreography that matches the song, like clapping your hands and making big arm movements.
The motions are repeated and not difficult, so it sounds fun to learn them together with your child and sing while dancing.